Bucks County
Covering an area of 622 square miles just north of Philadelphia along the banks of the Delaware River, Bucks County, with a population of 646,538, is the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania.
Founded in November 1682, Bucks County is one of the three original counties created by William Penn. Named after Buckinghamshire in England, it played a significant role in American history, including George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.
Address: 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 348-6000
Explore our archive of nearly 200 stories about Bucks County’s residents, schools, and businesses below:
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Help Protect Migrating Birds By Lowering or Turning Off Your Lights At Night
Doylestown and several other nearby municipalities are encouraging locals to participate in the “Lights Out” initiative, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. Officials are…
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Doylestown’s Pennsylvania Biotech Center Recruits Hepatitis C Cure Inventor
Michael J. Sofia, the inventor of the Hepatitis C cure, has joined the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, working towards a cure for Hepatitis B,…
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From Newtown Garage to Global: Gentell’s Growth in Wound Care Innovation
Founded by David Navazio in his Bucks County garage, Newtown-based Gentell has become a global wound-care manufacturer with production facilities on several continents, writes Joseph…
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Philly-Based Cheesesteak Spot To Open Second Bucks County Location Soon
The Philly-based shop, Steve’s Prince of Steaks, is expanding its Bucks County reach with a new restaurant set for Warrington, writes Michael Vyskocil for WJBR.…
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Bristol Initiative Archiving Untold Stories About the Borough’s Puerto Rican Community
The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and Joel Berrocal, the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce’s executive director, are working to document the untold history…
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Check Out the Only 19th-Century Octagonal Schoolhouse in Bucks County
Wrightstown houses Bucks County’s last remaining octagonal schoolhouse, located at Swamp Road and Second Street Pike, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Wrightstown…
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Philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein Expand Bucks County Community College Scholarship Program
While unveiling a new gateway sign at the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol, philanthropist Gene Epstein announced the expansion of a scholarship program to help…
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Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens
Those in the Doylestown area can enjoy furry friends with their coffee at the new MeWow Cat Cafe, writes Morgan Suppes for WFMZ. The cat…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Reimagines Old Buildings for New Locations
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, founded in Bensalem and headquartered in Trevose, is a beloved dessert spot that’s gotten creative with its real estate,…
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Florida Man Almost Catches Alligator While Fishing at Magnolia Lake in Bristol
Florida’s Ricky Sánchez got more than he bargained for last week while fishing at Bristol Township’s Magnolia Lake after nearly catching a small alligator on…
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Bucks County Drivers Among Worst Offenders for School Zone Speeding, Passing School Buses
Bucks County has more drivers speeding through school zones and overtaking school buses than nearly every other county in the commonwealth, writes Chris Ullery for…
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Bucks County Farmers Navigating Challenging, Unpredictable Season
A soggy spring and dry mid-summer was the opening to an unpredictable growing season for Bucks County farmers, writes Elisabeth Seidel for the Bucks County…
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Holy Family University Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Holy Family University has been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a four-out-of-five-star rating and national recognition for its…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Charming Bedminster Estate with Luxury Upgrades for $4M
Listed at $4,125,000, this Bedminster Township estate blends Bucks County history with modern sophistication. . . Set on 12.7 private acres, the property centers on…
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Central Bucks School District Hiring for Over 100 Positions At August Job Fair
Central Bucks School District is preparing to host a hiring event on Aug. 25 to fill more than 100 open positions before the start of…
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Former Craft Barbecue Co. Owner Opening Speakeasy-Style Tavern in Dublin
Craft Tavern, a new speakeasy-style restaurant, is set to opened last month at 101 S. Main Street in Dublin, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. …
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Nine Bucks County Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Nine Bucks County companies have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Valerie Cain Joins C&N as Vice President, Regional Retail Business Development Officer
With deep roots in relationship banking and a career marked by leadership and growth, Valerie Cain has stepped into a new role as Vice President…
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